Mon Repos, Corfu Town

Name: Mon Repos
Address: Mon Repos, Corfu Town, Greece
Telephone: +30 26610 41 369

#5 among attractions in Corfu Town

Museum, Park, Archaeological museum, Vernacular architecture

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Mon Repos is a villa on the island of Corfu, Greece. It lies south of Corfu City in the forest of Palaeopolis. Since 2001, it has housed the Museum of Palaiopolis—Mon Repos. ()

Local name: Μουσείο Παλαιόπολης Κέρκυρας Established: 1828 (196 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismElevation: 79 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°36'23"N, 19°55'34"E

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Mon ReposCorfu Town Greece

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+30 26610 41 369

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Mon Repos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Fortress, Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Tomb of Menecrates, Kardaki Temple.

1.2 miN
Ruins, Military base
Old Fortress, Corfu Town
31 min walk • Standing proudly at the edge of Corfu Town, the Old Fortress is a testament to the island's rich history and strategic importance in the Mediterranean. This imposing structure, dating back to the Byzantine period, has been a guardian of the city for centuries, with its...
0.9 miN
Archaeological museum with local objects
Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Corfu Town, Greece, the Archaeological Museum of Corfu offers a captivating glimpse into the island's rich history and cultural heritage. This museum is an essential stop for any tourist interested in delving into the ancient past of this...
0.8 miNW
Cemetery, Ancient Greek architecture
Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town
21 min walk • The Tomb of Menecrates is an ancient landmark located in the picturesque city of Corfu Town, Greece. This notable archaeological site holds the remnants of a once-grand monument dedicated to Menecrates, a prominent figure and navigator from the 6th century BCE.
~1790 ftS
Temple
Kardaki Temple, Corfu Town
9 min walk • Kardaki Temple is an Archaic Doric temple in Corfu, Greece, built around 500 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra, in what is known today as the location Kardaki in the hill of Analipsi in Corfu. The temple features several architectural peculiarities that point to a Doric origin.
1.2 miN
Church
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Corfu
31 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
1.1 miN
Memorial
Maitland Monument, Corfu
28 min walk • The Maitland Monument, also known as the Maitland Rotunda or the Peristyle of Maitland, is a neoclassical monument located at the end of Spianada Square in Corfu. It was built in 1821 to honour Sir Thomas Maitland, a British military officer who was the last Civil Commissioner and first Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.
1.2 miN
Square
Spianada Square, Corfu Town
30 min walk • The Spianada is a large square in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece and is located in front of the Old Fortress of the city of Corfu.
1.1 miN
Exhibits dedicated to Serbian soldiers
Serbian Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
29 min walk • The Serbian Museum of Corfu is a museum in Corfu, Greece.
1.2 miN
Museum
Philharmonic Society of Corfu, Corfu Town
32 min walk • The Philharmonic Society of Corfu, or Old Philharmonic -to be distinguished from the other 17 bands on the island-, is a widely known community music band in Corfu, Greece. When it was founded in 1840, its initial scope was to become the first Greek music academy organised on European prototypes.
0.4 miW
Temple
Temple of Artemis, Corfu Town
12 min walk • The Temple of Artemis is an Archaic Greek temple in Corfu, Greece, built in around 580 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra, now called Corfu. It is found on the property of the Saint Theodore monastery, which is located in the suburb of Garitsa. The temple was dedicated to Artemis.
0.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Old Fortress, Corfu
23 min walk • The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu. The fortress covers the promontory which initially contained the old town of Corfu that had emerged during Byzantine times.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mon Repos?

Nearby attractions include Kardaki Temple, Corfu Town (9 min walk), Temple of Artemis, Corfu Town (12 min walk), Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town (21 min walk), Old Fortress, Corfu (23 min walk).